MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
'Mirror indicator light' message shows and nearside tell-tale speed may vary but no lamp operating defect observed
Brake hose slightly deteriorated some perishing- nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake wear indicator message shows but pad linings exceed MoT requirements
Exhaust mounting defective at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front-to-rear brake pipe corroding at nearside rear/area.
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside front brake back-plate corroded away
Offside rear indicator colour fading
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Bonnet secondary safety catch seizing
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside rear indicator colour fading
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet secondary safety catch seizing
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside rear indicator colour fading
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective At rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front brake hoses perishing at centre supports
Rear tyre treads wearing low in the centre
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective At rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front brake hoses perishing at centre supports
Rear tyre treads wearing low in the centre
Brake hose slightly deteriorated at centre supports (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside w/screen washer poor
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front lower, rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front rear-most, lower arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated at centre supports (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside w/screen washer poor
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and leaking ()
Offside rear tyre worn to the limit and inner sidewall splitting. Recommend replace!
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and leaking ()
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear tyre worn to the limit and inner sidewall splitting. Recommend replace!
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Heat Shield loose at back box
Localised brake pipes corrosion. Some previously greased, presume corrosion, and some not fully visible.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Plastic covers fitted, and to outer sills
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to rear brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Heat Shield loose at back box
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Nail in tyre and inner edge worn ()
Plastic covers fitted, and to outer sills
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside rear tyre getting low on treads
Rear brake pad/s worn to limit!
Some edge/s wear- front tyres
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
W/screen chipped; borderline pass/fail
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ56 YGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ56 YGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BJ56 YGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2006.
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